Plant Manager - Commercial Vehicle Braking Products

About the role

Join MAT HD, a leading company in making heavy braking parts for different markets. We specialize in brake parts for commercial vehicles. We work with distributors, fleet owners, and OEMs to give the best solutions. We are proud to make high-quality brake shoes, new brake kits, and lined shoes for trucks and buses. If you want a challenging role in a company that values quality and innovation, MAT HD could be right for you! MAT HD, LLC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries.

Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

Responsibilities

The Plant Manager is responsible for the full operational performance of the Dallas remanufacturing facility. This role leads all direct and indirect labor supporting the production process — including Production, Materials Planning, Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Industrial Engineering, Shipping, and Warehouse Operations.

• Lead all plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable manufacturing performance.
• Manage both direct labor and indirect labor functions (Materials, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Industrial Engineering) that support the production process.
• Align plant leadership around daily, weekly, and monthly operational goals and expectations.
• Build and sustain a culture of safety through training, audits, and daily reinforcement.
• Deliver products that meet customer and internal specifications.
• Meet or exceed customer delivery commitments through strong On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Manage conversion costs — direct labor, indirect labor, and overhead — to achieve budgeted profitability.
• Lead daily hour-by-hour performance tracking using MES or visual whiteboard systems to ensure transparency and rapid response.
• Build a culture of Lean thinking and employee-driven improvement.
• Develop plant leadership through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Corporate teams to ensure alignment with customer requirements and strategic business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 10+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience
• Proven ability to build a culture of safety and 5S
• Strong leadership, accountability, and daily management discipline
• Experience developing leaders and succession planning
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred
• Competencies: Safety Orientation, Quality Orientation, Lean Thinker, Team Development, Driven by Results